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October Update: Election, Legislator of the Year, Transportation, and More

10/15/2018

 
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The Election is fast approaching.  If you would like to volunteer at the polls or will take a District 16 Team lawn sign, please just reply to this email.

​I was incredibly honored to be named the Maryland League of Conservation Voters Legislator of the Year at their recent annual dinner.  You can view my remarks at the dinner here.  The video does not capture a very flattering and funny introduction by my colleague and friend—and onetime District 16 resident—Brooke Lierman.  
As always, you can always keep up with what I am doing by following me at @mkorman on Twitter or by clicking "Like" on Delegate Marc Korman on Facebook.

Legislative News

Given the above award, it is not surprising that I get to report that I earned a 100% rating on the Maryland League of Conservation Voters scorecard.  Two pieces of legislation I was the primary sponsor of were included in the bills scored. The first bill is the Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act, which provides dedicated capital funding for Metro/WMATA and some additional funding support for the Maryland Transit Administration. The second bill is the Maryland Pension Risk Mitigation Act, which requires our pension fund to take into account threats related to climate change. 
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I recently met with A Wider Circle, a non-profit that serves our most impoverished families, and they shared some interesting data about poverty. Click here to see the presentation.
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Many of the bills the General Assembly passes during our 90 day session become effective on October 1st.  You can see some highlights of the new laws that took effect this month here.

Administration News

In September, the state's Board of Revenue Estimates recently released adjusted budget projections.  For the current fiscal year, the state has increased its estimate by $325m in General Fund revenues, $177m of which is because of the individual income tax and appears to be a result of federal tax changes. There is a $112m increase in the sales tax, which is partially because of the collection of online or remote taxes following a Supreme Court decision. The next budget year also shows some growth in the projections with $18.6b available for General Fund expenditures. There are many so-called Special Funds not included in the projections, although some of the revenue accounted for here is diverted to these Special Funds.  You can see the data here.
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Each year, the Maryland Department of Transportation visits each county to discuss transportation spending and projects.  A major topic of this year's meeting is the Governor's proposal for toll lanes on I-270 and I-495.  You can watch my comments at the meeting online.
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The Maryland Department of Information Technology is in charge of the state's information security policy.  A constituent noted to me that the current policy is over five years old, a lifetime in the world of IT.  I sent a letter to the Department to learn more about the policy and how it is updated, specifically noting some best practices that the policy did not seem to capture.  Click here to read the letter.

Community News
  • Community Solar is a new way to invest in local, community-based solar that was the result of 2015 legislation passed by the General Assembly.  If you are interested in pursuing this clean energy solution,visit here.
  • Two of our great local non-profit leaders have announced their plans to step down.  Nancy Leopold founded CollegeTracks 15 years ago.  Veronique Marier has been the Executive Director of Bethesda Green for four years.  Thanks to both Nancy and Veronique for their service to our community.
  • Congratulations to Jillian Scott Copeland on winning the S. Robert Cohen Award from the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes.
  • Several District 16 residents have recently been confirmed to Montgomery County Boards and Commissions.
    • ​Tazeen Ahmad, Commission for Women
    • Tami Mark, Mental Health Advisory Commission
    • Roger Luchs, Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
    • Jeffrey Slavin, Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
    • Brent Berger, Commission on Health
    • Lilah Katz, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
    • Corrine Yourman, Advisory Committee on Consumer Protection
    • Galia Steinach, Commission on Common Ownership Communities
    • John Gaughan, Alcoholic Beverages Advisory Board
    • Deborah Marks, Bethesda Urban Partnership
    • Kabir Singh, Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Committee
    • Robin Chernoff, Early Childhood Coordinating Council
    • Elizabeth Demetra Harris, Friendship Heights Transportation Management District
    • Beth Shuman, Victim Services Advisory Board
  • Condolences to the family of Judith Heimann, who was a welcoming presence for many of us at Woman's Democratic Club events over the years.

Community Events
  • On the morning of Saturday, October 20th, join the District 16 Team at the Potomac Day parade.  if you are interested in marching with us, just reply to this email.
  • County Executive nominee Marc Elrich will be having a meet and greet in District 16 on Saturday, October 20th at 4:30pm at the home of Lucy Freeman, 4708 Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase.
  • The Montgomery County House and Senate Delegations will host the annual Joint Priorities Hearing on Wednesday, November 14 at 7pm.  The hearing will be held at the Montgomery County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville.
  • On Monday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 5, the Montgomery County House Delegation will hold hearings on local bills starting at 7pm at the Montgomery County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville.
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​If you know of a District 16 resident who merits recognition or condolences or an upcoming event, please email marc@marckorman.com

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